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orthostat

/ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/

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Ancient Greek ὀρθοστάτης (orthostátēs, “upright shaft”); analysable as ortho- + -stat.

noun orthostats · orthostates · orthostate

An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure. Near-synonyms: menhir, standing stone
Similar: menhir, standing stone

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@misc{orthostat_2026,
  title = {orthostat},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/orthostat},
  urldate = {2026-11-08}
}